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The Stuff of Dreams: Bernard Friedman’s The American Idea of Home: Conversations About Architecture and Design (University of Texas Press, 2017)
The Stuff of Dreams: Bernard Friedman’s The American Idea of Home: Conversations About Architecture and Design (University of Texas Press, 2017)
Jul 29, 2017
From Slovenia to Spain: The Peter Owen World Series
Susan Curtis-Kojaković, chief editor of Istros Books, speaks to Simon Smith of Peter Owen Publishers about their collaboration on the "World Series."
Susan Curtis-KojakovićJul 28, 2017
- Around the World
- Fiction
Real Culture: Jonathan Lethem on “Shake It Up: Great American Writing on Rock and Pop From Elvis to Jay Z”
Scott Timberg and Jonathan Lethem talk about his anthology of music criticism, “Shake It Up: Great American Writing on Rock and Pop From Elvis to Jay Z.”
Scott TimbergJul 28, 2017
- Memoir & Essay
- Music
LARB Radio Hour: Lorin Stein of "The Paris Review" in Dialogue with Tom Lutz; plus Jim Shepard's "The World to Come"
Paris Review Editor in Chief Lorin Stein in conversation with Tom Lutz.
LARB Radio HourJul 28, 2017
Literature as Life: Sergio Pitol’s “Trilogy of Memory”
Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado reflects on Sergio Pitol's "Trilogy of Memory," now out in full from Deep Vellum Publishing.
Ignacio M. Sánchez PradoJul 28, 2017
- Fiction
- Memoir & Essay
Witnessing Miracles in Teju Cole's Blind Spot
Witnessing Miracles in Teju Cole's "Blind Spot"
Austin AdamsJul 28, 2017
The Damage Done
Clifford Thompson considers the strengths and shortcomings of Roxane Gay's "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body."
Clifford ThompsonJul 27, 2017
- Memoir & Essay
An Interview with jayy dodd
Claire Schwartz talks to poet jayy dodd about their new collection, “Mannish Tongues.”
Claire SchwartzJul 27, 2017
- Poetry
Between Her Body and the Stain
How does one maintain a self when losing an other who is also one's “self”?
Ara OsterweilJul 27, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Film
Letter from Patmos, Apocalypse Island: The Calamitous Rule of a “Man Child” Hath Been Foretold — Millennia Ago
Letter from Patmos, Apocalypse Island: The Calamitous Rule of a “Man Child” Hath Been Foretold — Millennia Ago
Jul 27, 2017
"The Suspended Step" Reimagines the City of Lucca
"The Suspended Step" Reimagines the City of Lucca
Jul 27, 2017
I’ll Take Whatever Comes
Steve Weddle talks to Jeff Abbott about his new novel, “Blame.”
Steve WeddleJul 26, 2017
- Noir
Rwandan Women Rising: A Model for a More Inclusive Democracy?
Kathleen B. Jones review “Rwandan Women Rising” and discusses it with its author, Swanee Hunt.
Kathleen B. JonesJul 26, 2017
Ancient Eastern Advice for Modern Western Problems
Howard J. Curzer considers the merits of Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh's "The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life."
Howard J. CurzerJul 26, 2017
- Philosophy & Religion
- Religion
An Interview with Paul French on Bloody Saturday: Shanghai’s Darkest Day
An Interview with Paul French on Bloody Saturday: Shanghai’s Darkest Day
Jul 26, 2017
The Limelight Kid
John Tytell reviews Mary V. Dearborn’s new biography of Hemingway.
John TytellJul 25, 2017
- Biography & Autobiography